Breaking News Alert The New York Times Monday, February 9, 2009 -- 6:05 PM ET ----- Stimulus Bill Clears Hurdle in Senate Senate Democrats on Monday advanced the $827 economic stimulus bill, clearing a major procedural hurdle by a razor thin margin with the help of just three Republicans. A vote on final passage of the bill is expected on Tuesday. The Senate vote, by 61 to 36, to close debate on the stimulus, symbolized the partisanship that still grips Congress despite President Obama's call for new cooperation. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/?emc=na ----- Now get the New York Times Breaking News to your mobile phone. Sign up for the alerts by texting NEWSALERTS to 698698 (NYTNYT). ----- About This E-Mail You received this message because you are signed up to receive Breaking News Alerts from NYTimes.com. To unsubscribe, change your e-mail address or to sign up for daily headlines or other newsletters, go to: http://www.nytimes.com/email NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Ave. New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2009 The New York Times Company
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